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93 US citizens have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, CDC report finds
U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009.
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Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested on domestic violence charges in Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested U.S. rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, who is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday on charges of domestic violence.
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Rappers who made headlines in South Florida in 2023
With some of the world’s biggest names in rap hailing from South Florida, we saw many rappers making headlines right here at home.
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Explosion rocks ‘Old Marketplace' in Dominican Republic
At least 10 people are dead following an explosion near the capital of the Dominican Republic.
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At least 11 dead, including 4-month-old, after explosion rocks market in Dominican Republic
More than 50 people were injured in Monday’s explosion at a bustling commercial center in the city of San Cristobal, located just west of Santo Domingo.
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DNA Test Reveals Connecticut Woman's Best Friend Is Actually Her Sister
Two friends who worked alongside each other at a Connecticut restaurant made a remarkable discovery: DNA testing revealed they are biological sisters
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Woman Finds Out Her Best Friend is Actually Her Sister Through 23andMe
Julia Tinetti and Cassandra Madison always joked that they were sisters, but had no clue they shared a biological family in the Dominican Republic.
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Puerto Rico Struggles to Reach Areas Cut Off by Fiona
Hurricane Fiona left dozens of families stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people four days after the storm smacked the U.S. territory, causing historic flooding.
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Hurricane Fiona Left Devastating Damage. Here's How You Can Help
As Hurricane Fiona continued its destructive path across the Caribbean on Tuesday, its victims were assessing the damage done to their homes and communities and turning to the Red Cross and other agencies for help. Here are some agencies offering assistance to the hurricane’s victims.
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South Florida Sends Help to the Caribbean
Hurricane Fiona made its landfall in Dominican Republic on Monday and South Florida is stepping up to help our neighbors in the Caribbean. NBC 6’s Jessica Vallejo reports.
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South Florida Offers Hurricane Relief to Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
Volunteers in South Florida are stepping up to help those affected by Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) will send the first shipment of family necessity kits in the next 48 hours. “We fortified partnerships during our involvement with Hurricane Maria so that allows us to act much more swiftly and quicker…
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Pictures: Hurricane Fiona Floods Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Turks and Caicos
Hurricane Fiona continues on its destructive path, blasting Turks and Caicos on Tuesday as a Category 3 storm after sweeping through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
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South Florida to Send Relief Shipment to the Caribbean
Relief will soon be on the way to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. NBC 6’s Laura Rodriguez has the latest on South Florida’s efforts to offer hurricane relief.
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Watch Live: See Hurricane Fiona's Latest Storm Track
Hurricane Fiona left Puerto Rico with a blackout and floods before making landfall in the Dominican Republic. See the latest track live and forecast.
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More Than 1.4 Million People Without Power in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Fiona
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Puerto Rico, including Vieques and Culebra and the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic from Cabo Caucedo to Cabo Francés Viejo
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All of Puerto Rico Without Power as Hurricane Fiona Makes Landfall
Hurricane Fiona has struck Puerto Rico’s southwest coast after causing an island-wide power blackout and threatening to dump “historic” levels of rain.
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Tropical Storm Fiona Flogs Puerto Rico, Threatens Dominican Republic
Fiona was flogging Puerto Rico already on Sunday. While there has been some minor wind damage in the Leeward and Virgin Islands, it’s the rainfall that’s been a real eye opener. Guadeloupe received nearly 20 inches of rain on Saturday, producing flash floods. And now 25 inches of rain are being forecast for Puerto Rico. Because that island is larger…
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Tropical Storm Fiona Expected to Become Hurricane, Threatens Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to become a hurricane Sunday causing possible life-threatening flooding and mudslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the National Hurricane Center said. As of 5 a.m., Fiona was 80 miles south southwest of St. Croix and 80 miles southeast of Ponce, Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Fiona is moving toward…